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May, 18, 2021, By: Michael Stone, Chairman and Co-founder Of all the current monikered generations, Gen Z (born between 1995 and 2010) is the most stressed out, according to an abundance of data. Their search for stability and trust in an unstable world, opens a unique window of opportunity for brands to hear their voices, entangle with this cohort and, in the process, perhaps, gain brand loyalty. But that loyalty must be earned, their trust must be won.
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May 3, 2021, By: Allison Ames, President and CEO- In my last article, “Brick-and-Mortar Retail’s Innovative, Customer-Focused Rebound”, I looked at how brick-and-mortar retail has adapted and demonstrated resilience during the pandemic. Without playing spoiler (click here to read it, if you haven’t already), brick-and-mortar retail isn’t going anywhere, it’s actually getting a new lease on life that is spurring really exciting customer experience innovations that are likely to endure for a long time.
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April 14, 2021, By: Todd Kaufman, VP of Business Development - After thirteen months of lockdown, closures and shelter-in-place orders, the end is nearing. For some, it’s here. As the warm weather begins to take hold, the term “spring awakening” has never had more meaning. Accelerated vaccine roll outs have led to cities all over the world gradually reopening offices, schools, restaurants, sporting arenas, gyms and more.
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April 1, 2021, By: Arianna Marks, Associate General Counsel
Recently, Lil Nas X of “Old Town Road” fame released a new song and music video combining themes of satanic messaging and sexuality. As part of Lil Nas X’s campaign surrounding the song release, the artist partnered with a design studio called MSCHF Product Studio, Inc. (MSCHF). MSCHF and Lil Nas X collaborated to create 666 pairs of customized Nike Air Max 97 sneakers that contain drops of human blood in the sole of the shoe and feature a pentagram pendant. This comes after Lil Nas X released his new music video where he dances with the devil (incarnate) in a seductive manner.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2020: By: Todd Kaufman, VP of Business Development
Seven months into the pandemic, what has changed? Pretty much everything! As the initial shock of lockdown and quarantine has faded, we have all evolved as humans and as consumers. In that process, we have learned how resilient and adaptable we can truly be. From the way we work to the way we exercise to the way we eat, the impact of COVID-19 has transformed our purchase habits and how we interact with our favorite brands.
Read MoreNovember 11, 2020: By: Michael Stone, Chairman and Co-founder of Beanstalk As everybody knows, the world has become a different place in 2020. We are living, consuming and thinking differently in fundamental ways. Consumers have reacted by decidedly changing their purchasing habits and their attitudes towards brands.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2020: By: Michael Stone, Chairman and Co-founder of Beanstalk
Brand equity is created over a period of time. The brands that have the strongest staying power have equities that have withstood the test of time. But strong equities, with staying power, don’t emerge overnight. Frequently, the equities of the brand are embedded in the founder’s vision.
Read MoreLondon, UK, August 5, 2020 - Source catches up with head of Tinderbox, Dave Tovey to find out how further growth is being planned as thousands of people discover gaming in lockdown.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2020 - In late May, as Black Lives Matter protests roiled the nation, executives at one financial services conglomerate went from calling the killing of George Floyd "terrible events" to condemning it as a murder within one week. Then, in a series of virtual town halls that featured Black executives sharing their personal experiences, the firm's top leaders pledged to fight against systemic racism.
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